Introduction

We began in 1997 because there were too few spaces where enterprises, employers’ organisations, trade unions, policymakers, professional bodies and researchers could come together, both to explore the future of work and organisations and to address the persistent “long tail” of those not making use of workplace practices that engage and develop the full talent and creativity of employees at all levels.

Since our foundation we have created a series of joint initiatives and projects involving diverse stakeholders, held regular pro bono events to share evidence and good practice, and has been a persistent advocate for national government and EU policies to promote better ways of working.

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Research and Evidence

Two things are clear.

Firstly there is a vast and growing body of evidence to show that workplace innovation practices
which empower employees to make day-to-day-decisions, challenge established practices,
contribute ideas and be heard at the most senior levels of an organisation lead to better business
results as well as enhanced workforce health and engagement.

Secondly it is equally clear that most businesses are either unaware of this evidence, or that they are
unable or unwilling to act on it. Successive surveys demonstrate a substantial gap between research
evidence of “what works” and common workplace practice.

We work with diverse stakeholders to:

Undertake high quality research into leading practice and emerging challenges relating to
work and organisations. Current and Past Projects

Build bridges between research and practice through publications, events and the creation
of the EUWIN Knowledge Bank as the leading European source of case studies, articles and
other learning resources on workplace innovation.

We have also established Workplace Innovation Limited as a consultancy arm to help
companies and public sector organisations create new and better ways of working which build on a
vast body of research.

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activities.

NETWORKING AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING

rEMEMBER YOU ARE NOT ALONE

We have been at the forefront of connecting businesses, public organisations, policy-makers, employer and employee organisations, academic institutions, researchers and other stakeholders to ensure there is an accessible knowledge base and a community of minds that can support any organisation looking to change and improve.

In the UK, we are supported by the UK WON Advisory Board, the members of which are some of the most distinguished thinkers on organisational change in the country. We have also set up a number or regionalised knowledge sharing networks.

In Europe, we were a founding member of EUWIN (European Union Workplace Innovation Network), a network of some 30 countries with the specific objective of improving the performance of organizations and the quality of jobs on a truly sustainable basis. We also administer EUWIN’s Knowledge base, a vast online resource containing workplace innovation and organisational change case studies from around the world. (Register here)

We are also affiliated to eight UK Universities, academic institutions in most of Europe, the US and South East Asia s well as International Work Institutes and policy making networks worldwide.

This provides us with an unparalleled ability to draw upon research, practice based evidence, case studies, experts and speakers worldwide to support organisations and the process of change.

Knowledge
& Networks

We are a not-for-profit organisation collaborating with public and private sector enterprises, trade unions, policymakers, researchers and other stakeholders to explore the future of work and organisations and to share good practice in the workplace.

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Background
Mental health problems are a huge issue affecting people and business. Statistics tell us (https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/News/mental-health-problems-at-work-cost-uk-economy-349bn-last-year-says-centre-for-mental-health) that 1 in 4 people will be affected by a mental health problem at some time in their life with the result that 72 million working days are lost each year, at a cost of around £3.4.9bn to UK employers alone.
In recent years, policy makers and businesses alike have been increasingly engaged in the area of mental health and well-being in the workplace. However, the approach towards dealing with it is not necessarily the same as that for promoting mental health and wellbeing. For far too long the focus has been on treatment of mental disorders, and not on prevention, promotion and well-being. Well-being at work is defined as individuals’ ability to work productively and creatively, to engage in strong and positive relationship..

East of England business invited to find their pathway to improved performance and productivity
Friday 27th October, Cambridge, UK
In a drive to help East Anglia based businesses improve performance and productivity, Acas (www.acas.org.uk) is partnering with expert change agents Workplace Innovation Limited (http://www.workplaceinnovation.eu/) to deliver a morning of insight and discussion that will change the way business leaders think about the future of work organisation.
Caroline Plummer, Acas East of England Area Director, said: “Many businesses recognise the need to improve performance and productivity and to future-proof their operations through maximising skills utilisation, employee engagement and by creating healthier working environments but few know how to go about it.”
“As a result we are partnering with Peter Totterdill and Rosemary Exton from Workplace Innovation to deliver practical ideas for people-centred change at an in..

Friday October 6th 2017, IAA Conference Centre, D’Olier Street, Dublin 2. (8.30am-12.30 pm)
Having been appointed as the exclusive Irish partner of Fresh Thinking Labs (FTL), a Europewide platform for facilitating workplace innovation and knowledge sharing between businesses and organisations, Dublin based Stratis Consulting is hosting a launch event on the morning of October 6th, 2017 as it seeks to build a unique network which offers opportunities to share knowledge and experience of workplace innovation.
FTL is part of Workplace Innovation Europe Limited and its membership includes both large and small businesses including Aviva, E.ON, GE Transportation, Novozymes, and Saint-Gobain. Its extensive network provides a pathway for businesses to discover the best workplace practices and latest thinking from across Europe.
The concept of FTL builds on 25 years’ experience of helping companies and public-sector organisations enhance their competitiveness a..

Gabriella Eberhardt, HR Leader at GE Mining, shares her impressions after our London event 'Transforming Culture at GE Mining'.
Interested to learn more? Fresh Thinking Labs is the international platform for company networking and workplace innovation, On Line and In Person: www.freshthinkinglabs.com (http://freshthinkinglabs.com)
Please contact us for further information!..